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My job is moving offices to a very unsafe neighborhood

Basically the title… my job is moving offices (basically already bought the building) to a VERY unsafe area in the city I live in. Mainly for more space for less rent money. The move won’t be happening until the beginning of the new year but I am very nervous to have to go into this office in this neighborhood everyday (I work 5 days a week in office). I was thinking of having a meeting with my boss about me converting fully to remote work or being a representative at our parent company’s office. I’m most concerned about coming off as a “selfish” or “uptight” or “high maintenance” employee. But at the same time, I NEVER signed up to work in an office in this area and we currently work in a nice safe area. I don’t necessarily want to quit but I would love some advice on how to…


Basically the title… my job is moving offices (basically already bought the building) to a VERY unsafe area in the city I live in. Mainly for more space for less rent money. The move won’t be happening until the beginning of the new year but I am very nervous to have to go into this office in this neighborhood everyday (I work 5 days a week in office).

I was thinking of having a meeting with my boss about me converting fully to remote work or being a representative at our parent company’s office. I’m most concerned about coming off as a “selfish” or “uptight” or “high maintenance” employee. But at the same time, I NEVER signed up to work in an office in this area and we currently work in a nice safe area.

I don’t necessarily want to quit but I would love some advice on how to approach this. Thank you!

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